Monthly Archive: July 2013

Jul 24

Summer Reading For Sport Coaches

Summer reading?  You are probably muttering, “…doesn’t Hickey know half the summer is gone…” Yes, I am tardy with this blog. But plenty of reading time left in July & August. I have three books to recommend for you. Sport Psychology for Youth Coaches by Ron Smith & Frank Smoll Coach Like A Mother by …

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Jul 01

Communities of Practice–Something for Coaches?

During the past winter holidays, my wife and I attended a bluegrass-based concert at a local church.  As the concert progressed, I realized there were at least three bands represented but intermingling for each song.  It came quite clear to me that this group of 15, comprised of singers, musicians and songwriters, were demonstrating to …

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